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There is nothing I love more than a big bowl of homemade soup and a piece of crusty bread on a cold winter day. Homemade soups were a staple in my mom’s kitchen, especially in the fall and winter. In the early fall there would …
Happy New Year! The snowy, cold start to 2022 here in Toronto put me in the mood for homemade soup, something satisfying with a bit of a spicy kick to it. A big pot of homemade Mulligatawny Soup is just the ticket, and a great …
There is something irresistible about a comforting dish of potatoes especially when cheese and bacon are added into the mix. If you love potatoes as much as I do, and you’ve never had tartiflette prepare to be amazed. Tartiflette is a rich, cozy potato gratin …
Do you love cabbage rolls, but don’t want to be bothered with the fuss of blanching the cabbage and making the rolls? This Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe is for you. Instead of whole leaves of cabbage I use roughly shredded cabbage. The shredded cabbage …
It wouldn’t be Christmas without at least one recipe featuring dried fruit, candied peel and nuts. One of my favorite Christmas fruit breads is stollen. Christmas Stollen is a traditional German yeast bread that is studded with dried fruit, candied citrus peel and almonds. It …
One of the best things about visiting Portugal in the fall is the abundant chestnuts that are everywhere! At the first hint of autumn chill the roasted chestnut stands and carts begin to appear. Plumes of white smoke and the unmistakable scent of roasted chestnuts …
These buttery, soft, and flaky bite-sized cookies never last long in my home. Especially when filled with sweet, nutty marzipan. Although they look fancy, rugelach are really quite easy to make. At first glance, the “total time required” to make these cookies may seem intimidating, …
Looking for an idea to change up your everyday tomato soup? This recipe takes a simple tomato soup made with canned tomato and perks it up with fresh fennel, and pesto The result is a lovely fragrant tomato soup that has a delicate licorice flavour …
It wouldn’t be autumn without at least one recipe featuring apples, and this Apple Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder is one of my favorites. There is something special about the combination of apple, pork, and thyme that just works so well together. It’s the perfect dish to …
This Roasted Halibut with Confit Potatoes ticks all the boxes –It’s simple to make, requiring very minimal prep work, you only need one pan, and all the cooking is done in the oven. Oh, and best of all, it’s totally delicious! Small potatoes, garlic cloves, …